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Did you know that birds use water-filled tree holes in the forest canopy to bathe and drink? 🌳🛁🦜

Smithsonian Bird Friendly researcher Becca Brunner was a co-author on a short paper, led by Jeanine Richards of The Morpho Institute, that recently documented this behavior in lots of tropical bird species in the Peruvian Amazon. Native trees provide many other resources for birds, including food and shelter. Conserving forests and providing shade trees in coffee and cacao help birds in so many ways, so keep drinking Bird Friendly Coffee to protect those trees and the crucial resources they provide to birds and other biodiversity!

Click the link in our bio to read the study!

Video credit: David Madden | @maddenscience

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THE BEAUTY OF BAJA

Vermilion Sea Institute + Rancho San Gregorio | Miami University’s Project Dragonfly Baja Earth Expedition

Photos by David Madden | @maddenscience

@vermilionseainstitute @projectdragonfly @miamiuniversity @creatusanacion

#Baja #SeaOfCortez #OceanAdventure #MaddenScience

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Day 432 (July 25, 2026) of my Around The World Cycling Adventure

47.27 miles from Panacea to my home in Tallahassee, Florida.
17,443.68 total miles.

Quote of the day: “Coming home is the most beautiful thing. It’s the warm embrace of familiarity and the feeling of being truly accepted.” — Craig Ferguson
Song of the day: “Home Sweet Home.” - Motley Crue.

Today’s gratitude: a welcome home greeting beyond my wildest dreams; breakfast at Rocky’s with Allen and Scott; meeting fellow triathlete Clement Allen and friends on the trail; cycling the final 20 miles with Gabe Garcia, John Kenny, Doug Harrison and Kyle; surprise visit from my son Josh; welcomed home by nearly 100 friends at the Leon tennis courts; dinner with Josh; sleeping in my own bed…

I could not have asked for a better final day of my around the world cycling adventure. Thank you to so many who turned out for a celebration that I will never forget.
A special shoutout to: my youngest son, Josh, who made a surprise showing; Leon athletic director Riley Bell, who orchestrated the party; superintendent Rocky Hanna; Josh Stewart, Dave Madden and Andy Lara, who kept the tennis program thriving in my absence; Gabe Garcia, Doug Harrison, John Kenny and Kyle, who biked the final 20 miles with me; and all the Leon players, as well as family, who turned out for the welcome home celebration at the courts.
I could not hold back the tears. Thank you all.
The day started at 4:30 a.m. at the Panacea Motel’s bungalow with Scott Houston and Allen Vinson. The final day would be fueled by adrenaline as the previous night’s partying left me with only four hours of sleep. No problem.
Allen and Scott met me at “Rocky’s” in Wakulla for COFFEE and breakfast.
Then I ran into fellow triathlete Clement Allen and friends in the St. Mark’s trail before cycling the final 20 miles with Gabe, John, Doug and Kyle.
My youngest son, Josh, surprised me at the “Power Plant” at Cascades Park, where we were hanging out briefly so we could make a timely appearance at the welcome party.
Cycling back up Franklin Street then turning through the crowd and ultimately back onto the courts was surreal.

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Night owl turned early bird 🦉

Lots of fun last weekend racing a cold Tallahassee half marathon! Honestly super challenging and got humbled on the hills but happy with the effort. It’s all about moving the needle forward and continually stacking the bricks for the spring/summer races coming up. This race has become special to me because of the love and local support that everyone who comes out, give to all the competitors. A real reminder about what the power of COMMUNITY and UNITY are capable of. Huge shout out to @aydanchild @_liamstern @jack_henyecz and the rest of the @peakpulsetally squad for kitting me up to rep the city and a very vibrant running community! So proud of everyone who was out there!

⛽️: @thefeed @rnwy.life
📸: @diivokecreative @maddenscience @troubleafoot

#FEARTHEFRO #halfmarathon #peakpulsetally #community #gonoles

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The best workout plan? The one you’ll actually stick to.

Start with 2-3 days a week of resistance training, add an endurance day, throw in some sprints, yoga, or hiking, whatever keeps you moving and enjoying it.

You’re in the perfect window to build muscle and bone density that’ll carry you for decades. Do it now, and you’ll thank yourself later. 💪

No matter how guilty it may make you feel..

always be sure you’re taking the time for yourself that you need to. It’s absolutely necessary.

Don’t be your own worst enemy.

Video is from my talk to @maddenscience in his high science class.

#nutritionscience #nutrition #nutritioncoach #nutritioneducation

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Tomorrow at 10 am by Argonaut Coffee near Cascades Park ➡️ KCCI is excited to unveil Tallahassee’s newest public mural, a bright and beautiful reminder that when we plant good things — ideas, efforts, and care — amazing growth follows.

The Good Things Grow Here mural painted by Andy Steinbrink is a celebration of community, creativity, and collaboration. 🌼

Special thanks to First Commerce Credit Union, Knight Foundation, Hartsfield Construction, the 2025 KCCI Community Catalyst team, DAG Architects, Becovic Management Group, and Eppes Decorating Center for helping good things happen right here in Leon County.

📸 Photos by Leon High School science teacher and talented photographer David Madden @maddenscience   If you are passionate about our community and interested in the chance to be a KCCI Community Catalyst, apply today via the link in bio. Or come out tomorrow to learn more and meet some of the current Catalysts.   #GoodThingsGrowHere #TallahasseeArt #CommunityRoots #KCCI #Placemaking #LeonCounty

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Say hello Dave Madden - our newest collaborator and the person behind some of the amazing photos you are seeing in our feed! Dave joined us for our 2025 Amazon Research Initiative as a Conservation Education fellow. His photography, drone work, and @pocketlab_scienceiscool expertise will be features on our social in the coming months! Check out @maddenscience for cool teaching resources too!

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That’s a Wrap! 🎉 After weeks of muddy boots, inquiry breakthroughs, jungle coffee-fueled ideas, and unforgettable moments in the Amazon 🌿—Morpho’s 2025 professional development programs have officially wrapped! From field notes to flipped mindsets, our incredible community of educators explored biodiversity, culture, and conservation in situ—and are now heading home ready to inspire the next generation of changemakers. 💡🌎 Here’s to the questions asked, the connections made, and the stories still to be told. 📸 Drop your favorite memory below ⬇️ or tag us in your post-adventure reflections! Want to join us? Registration for 2026 opens Oct. 1. Learn more and sign up for updates at www.morphoinstitute.org

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🚴‍♂️🏒 My Journey into Nutrition & Exercise Physiology 🏋️‍♂️

What led me to study nutrition and exercise physiology? It all started with a simple desire: to become bigger, faster, and stronger—goals every athlete aspires to achieve. 💪

Growing up, I was deeply involved in various sports throughout high school. However, it was in college that I focused on ice hockey 🏒 . My primary objective was to increase my ice time ⏰ and enhance my performance on the rink.

I immersed myself in muscle magazines and training journals, absorbing as much information as I could about speed and strength. 📚💥 My journey took a pivotal turn when I enrolled in my first exercise science class in college (@skidmorecollege ). Initially, I had no idea what to expect—I simply saw “exercise” and “science” and thought, why not? 🤷‍♂️

That class, coupled with an exceptional professor (@drpaularciero), revolutionized my perspective 🌍. I became fascinated with the science behind training and nutrition and how to apply it effectively. It was the perfect blend of my passion for sports and my curiosity about human performance and health.

Fast forward ⏩—here I am, still pursuing those same goals, but now with the added mission of helping others achieve them too!

FitnessJourney #SportsScience #ExercisePhysiology #NutritionTips #AthleteLife #StrengthTraining #IceHockey #PerformanceNutrition #TrainHard #FuelYourBody #HumanPerformance #Inspiration #ActiveLife #FitGoals #MuscleMatters #scienceofstrength

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Promoting the @fsuissm and every aspect of our mission, including increasing awareness and reach is a major part of my job.

Last week I was thrilled to talk with Mr. Dave Madden’s (@maddenscience ) class during the Leon Lunch N Learn series that he puts together.

Great students and questions!

I’m exited for what we have built, what we are expanding to accomplish, and our future trajectory.

#GoNoles #science #sports #nutrition #sportscience #sportsnutrition #obese #orthopedics #medicine #supplements

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Part 5. PERFORMANCE NUTRITION & EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: Dr. Mike Ormsbee: Guest Lecture with AP Biology Class

👉🏽Does caffeine influence sleep 😴 ?

See full video here on @maddenscience YouTube: https://youtu.be/w_DRJJZCQoc

Link in bio.

#sportsscience #sportsnutrition #performance #exercisescience #fsuresearch #fsuissm @fsuheadlines #science #physiology #sportsphysio @fsuhumansciences #exercise #nutrition #fitness #science #sleep #caffeine

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Part 4b. PERFORMANCE NUTRITION & EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: Dr. Mike Ormsbee: Guest Lecture with AP Biology Class

👉🏽What career advice do you give to students majoring in science who want to pursue a PhD?
👉🏽Get comfortable being uncomfortable
👉🏽Focus
👉🏽Get INTO it
👉🏽Find a mentor

See full video here on @maddenscience YouTube: https://youtu.be/w_DRJJZCQoc

Link in bio.

#sportsscience #sportsnutrition #performance #exercisescience #fsuresearch #fsuissm @fsuheadlines #science #physiology #sportsphysio @fsuhumansciences #exercise #nutrition #fitness #science #career #phd

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